The mug shot is so jarring, you have to look at it again just to make sure you saw that right. The once-great Tiger Woods was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Monday morning at the age of 41. The very public demise of one of the greatest athletic icons of this or any generation is there in that photo for all to see -- sad, horrifying, unacceptable, shocking.

Woods, the rich, powerful, popular American cultural rock star who should metaphorically be on top of his game in every way -- even if the game itself, golf, the sport he once dominated, now eludes him – has come apart once again in the most public way possible.

During Thanksgiving weekend in 2009, there was the run-in with the fire hydrant in front of his Florida home, which quickly cascaded into a jaw-dropping personal scandal that ended his marriage and changed forever the way many golf fans look at him.

This is worse. Gone from the game for months on end after four back surgeries, including the latest just last month, Woods allegedly drove his car while under the influence, according to the police, endangering himself and anyone else who was on the road in the middle of the night in Jupiter, Fla.

How could he possibly make that decision? How could he not call someone to take him home? Call a cab, an Uber, something? Tiger is 41. He’s not 21. He’s the father of two children. He has to know better. He has far too much to lose, even if he never hits another golf ball.

In a statement Monday night, Woods agreed. “I understand the severity of what I did and I take full responsibility for my actions," he said. "I want the public to know that alcohol was not involved. What happened was an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications. I didn’t realize the mix of medications had affected me so strongly.

"I would like to apologize with all my heart to my family, friends and the fans. I expect more from myself too. I will do everything in my power to ensure this never happens again.”

How sad is this? How troubling? For those of us who have been critical of him over the years, as I have, this is unexpected, and it's terrible. No one would want to see Tiger Woods in a police mug shot.

What happened to the young man we all thought we knew, the one we saw in another photo in 1997, the most famous photo of Tiger there is? Only 21, pumping his fist, roaring in triumph after winning his first major tournament, the 1997 Masters?

Where has he gone?

What a stunning contrast these two photos are, taken 20 years and seven weeks apart. They chart the rise and fall of a man who had it all, then watched it crumble away, all of it self-induced.

We thought it was bad when he couldn’t play golf anymore. We had no idea.

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Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones was arrested on suspicion of assault, disorderly conduct and trespassing after an altercation at a hotel in Scottsdale, Ariz. Courtesy Scottsdale (Ariz.) Police Department

Former NBA All-Star Charles Oakley was arrested in Las Vegas on July 8 on suspicion of "adding to or reducing his wager on a gambling game after the outcome was known," the Nevada Gaming Control Board said. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Barry Cofield, who last played for the New York Giants, was arrested July 3 and charged with heroin possession and aggravated assault on an officer, along with three other charges. Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. was arrested after an altercation on July 18, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla., on charges of simple battery and mischief, both misdemeanors. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Michael Oher turned himself in to Nashville police on May 9, 2017, and was booked on a misdemeanor assault charge that stemmed from an alleged altercation with an Uber driver in April. Nashville Police

Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam was arrested in the early hours of Feb. 26, 2017, formarijuana possession of more than 20 grams, possession of marijuana with the intent to sell and possession of a controlled substance. The list of charges also includes reckless driving. Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach and former linebacker Joey Porter was arrested Jan. 9 following an alleged altercation with a doorman at a bar. He faces charges of a felony aggravated assault charge along with counts of simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and trespassing. AP

Todd Marinovich was arrested in Irvine, Calif., on Aug. 22, 2016, after a call saying a naked man was on a hiking trail near homes. Officers found him in a backyard holding a brown bag containing marijuana and a substance that appeared to be meth. Irvine Police Department

In this Aug. 20, 2015, booking photo made available by the Anoka County Sheriff's office, Minnesota Wild assistant coach Darryl Sydor is shown. Sydor has been charged with drunken driving after being arrested while taking his 12-year-old son to a hockey game. H Anonymous, AP

This undated booking photo provided by the Austin Police Department shows Alex Okafor. The Arizona Cardinals linebacker was jailed in Texas after leading police on a foot chase after a report of a disturbance in downtown Austin. Austin police Cpl. David Boyd says officers checking a report of a disturbance in Austinís downtown entertainment district tried to question the ex-Texas Longhorns star early Monday, March 9, 2015, only to have him dart away on foot. AP

Former NFL lineman and Hall of Famer Warren Sapp was arrested by Phoenix police officers on prostitution and assault charges at the Renaissance hotel in downtown Phoenix early morning Monday, Feb. 2. AP Photo/Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Middleweight boxing champion Jermain Taylor faces two counts of battery, three counts of aggravated assault, one count of possession of substance, and third-degree endangering a minor in Little Rock, Ark.. AP

Former four-time NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson was arrested Jan. 12 in Bexar County, Texas. He is charged with cutting off a GPS tracking device used because he was on bond for a sex-trafficking case. , AP

Charlotte Hornets player Jeff Taylor was charged Sept. 25, 2014, with one count of domestic assault, one count of assault and one count of malicious destruction of property at an East Lansing (Mich.) hotel. East Lansing Police Department

Former NBA player Rex Chapman was arrested on Sept. 19, 2014 for allegedly shoplifting more than $14,000 worth of products over several months from an Apple store in Scottsdale, Arizona, authorities said. Reuters

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer was arrested on September 17, 2014 on charges of aggravated assault in connection with two alleged incidents of domestic violence in late July. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office/Reuters

Cincinnati Bengals fullback Orson Charles was arrested in Madison County, Ky., on March 31, 2014, and charged with wanton endangerment-first degree, according to the jail. Madison County (Ky.) Detention Center

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov was arrested Oct. 30, 2013, on charges of kidnapping and third-degree assault in what authorities are calling a domestic violence incident with his girlfriend. AP

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is facing charges of possession of marijuana and speeding after being arrested in suburban Kansas City on Sunday night. Riverside (Mo.) Dept of Public Safety

Shaun White was charged with vandalism and public intoxication Sept. 17 in Nashville. Shortly after, White's mugshot surfaced. White joins a long list of famous athletes who have had a jailhouse photoshoot. Here is a look at a few notables. Jail Mug Shot

New York Yankees special assistant and former Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden is shown in this photo from March 13, 2005 in Tampa, Fla. Gooden was arrested on a domestic violence battery charge. Jail Mug Shot

Manny Ramirez was arrested and charged with domestic battery by the Broward County Sheriff's Office in September 2011. He allegedly slapped his wife in the face, causing her to hit her head on a bed headboard, but Ramirez told cops that she fell after he grabbed her shoulder. Jail Mug Shot

The artist formerly known as Ron Artest punched a fan in 2004, but this mugshot is from a March 2007 arrest after police awere called to his California home by his wife. Artest was chaged with domestic battery. Jail Mug Shot

Randy Moss is shown in this Hennepin County Sheriff's booking mug Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in Minneapolis. Moss was arrested after being accused of bumping a police traffic officer with his car. The officer tried to stop Moss from making an illegal turn, and Moss used his car to slowly push the officer along the street. Jail Mug Shot

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress was arrested and spent 21 months in jail stemming from an incident at a New York nightclub on Nov. 28, 2008, during which he accidentally shot himself in the leg. Jail Mug Shot

Michael Vick was arrested and indicted on felony charges of promoting dog fighting and torturing and killing animals. After a 23-month stay in the state pen, Vick made his NFL return with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jail Mug Shot

Wrestler Chris Jericho was arrested by Kentucky cops in January 2010 and charged with public drunkenness after being picked up by Erlanger police at a Shell gas station. He was booked into the Kenton County Detention Center, and released after posting $120 bond. Jail Mug Shot

Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera was busted in Florida in February 2011 for drunk driving and resisting arrest. Cabrera reportedly cursed at the arresting officers and asked them: "Do you know who I am?" Jail Mug Shot

In this photo provided by the Omaha Police Department, Marcus Jordan, the son of retired NBA great Michael Jordan, is shown. Jordan was arrested in Omaha early following a disturbance outside a downtown hotel. He was described as "very animated, intoxicated and uncooperative." Jail Mug Shot

Marcus Camby was arrested in Texas after his Porsche was pulled over Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, for what police called an equipment violation. Pearland police Lt. Onesimo Lopez said an officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and they found less than two ounces of the drug inside. Jail Mug Shot

Former MMA fighter Kimbo Slice was arrested by Miami Beach cops in May 2002 on gun and open container charges. The felony weapons charge was eventually dismissed, but he entered a no contest plea to the open container charge and was ordered to attend an alcohol education course. Jail Mug Shot

New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain was arrested in October 2008 for drunk driving after a Nebraska state trooper noticed an open bottle of Crown Royal whiskey on the front passenger seat. Chamberlain took a Breathalyzer test, which showed his blood alcohol content was .134. He pleaded guilty in April 2009 to a DUI charge and was placed on probation for nine months and had his driver's license suspended for 60 days. Jail Mug Shot

Newly-acquired Knicks guard Jason Kidd was arrested in the Hamptons in July 2012 and charged with drunk driving. According to cops, he allegedly smelled of alcohol and was unsteady on his feet after he crashed his SUV into a telephone pole. Jail Mug Shot

Jalen Rose, a former NBA star and current ESPN analyst, was arrested by Michigan cops in March 2011 and charged with DUI. According to West Bloomfield Township police, he declined a Breathalyzer test but was then taken to a hospital for a blood-alcohol test. Jail Mug Shot

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward was arrested by Georgia sheriff’s deputies in July 2011 and charged with drunk driving. The Super Bowl XL MVP was booked into the DeKalb County jail before posting bond. Jail Mug Shot

Gilbert Arenas was arrested by Miami Beach cops in May 2006 and charged with resisting an officer without violence. According to police, he got out of his limo to check on Washington Wizards teammate Awvee Storey, who was being arrested for blocking traffic and after ignoring an officer telling him to get back in his vehicle, Arenas was also arrested. Prosecutors eventually dropped the charge after Arenas made a $250 donation to a police charitable fund. Jail Mug Shot

Wrestler Ric 'The Nature Boy' Flair surrendered to North Carolina cops on misdemeanor charges in November 2005 after being accused of grabbing a fellow motorist by the throat and then kicking and denting the man's Toyota. He was booked by the Mecklengurg County Sheriff's Office and was released on $1000 bond. Jail Mug Shot

Police said a road rage incident in Miami Beach led to the arrest of the Denver Broncos' Elvis Dumervil. A police report said Dumervil and another man were struck in traffic and got into an argument with another driver, and the two men displayed weapons. Jail Mug Shot

Recently-retired pitcher Dontrelle Willis was arrested by Miami Beach cops in December 2006 on a drunk driving charge after an officer saw him get out of his Bentley, urinate in the street then get back into his car and drive away. Jail Mug Shot

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was arrested by Texas cops in July 2012 and charged with domestic assault after allegedly attacking his mother. According to DeSoto police, Bryant threatened and attacked his mother after she had asked him to leave her home. Jail Mug Shot

Former basketball star Dennis Rodman was arrested with actress Carmen Electra Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, by Miami Beach Police after they allegedly fought in a hotel. The couple was release on $2,500 bond after being booked in the Miami-Dade County Jail. Jail Mug Shot

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was arrested by Florida police in November 2009 as police tracked a stolen laptop back to Newton. He subsequently transferred from Florida, eventually ending up at Auburn where he won the 2011 Heisman Trophy. Jail Mug Shot

Former Mets second baseman Wally Backman was indicted in October 2001 for assaulting his wife. Backman was hired to manage the Diamonbacks in November 2004, but was fired just days later after Arizona found out about his arrest record and that he had filed for bankrupcy a year earlier. Jail Mug Shot

Adrian Peterson was taken into custody and charged with resisting arrest after allegedly pushing an off-duty police officer who was working security at a Houston nightclub in the early-morning hours of July 7. Jail Mug Shot